General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3. - Page 219

RichardCoulter · 31-07-2013, 20:03

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

Ok, to the point and no peeing about here - what the deal probably entails is that VM cannot announce the deal with BT Sport until the last possible moment as BT want to maximise people moving to BT Infinity broadband for as long as possible; in that respect we might not hear anything until tomorrow evening or even not at all - we might just find the BT channels on our V/V+/TiVo boxes on Thursday

Depending on how the talks go, we may not see BT Sports until after launch.

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Originally Posted by Gunslinger

I must say I don't really buy this 'deal done, but no announcement, so more people switch to BT' line.

Why would VM go along with something that encourages customers to leave, even in the short term? Would a collusive agreement like that (to actively mislead customers) be legal under competition and/or consumer law?

And how would customers react if, having been told by BT the channels won't be on Virgin, they switch to BT on Wednesday only to find them popping up on VM on Thursday? I know all the telcos have been told off by the ASA at one time or another, but that is surely pushing the limits...

I suspect each side is holding out till the last minute for the 'best' commercial deal; at the end of the day VM 'need' BT Sports to keep customers happy, and BT 'need' the income to offset some of the costs of the rights they have purchased. Otherwise, it is a very, very, very expensive way for BT to promote their broadband service.

VM may have not had a choice in the matter in order to secure lower carriage costs and/or carriage at all.

Re: Competition law etc, Chad feels the same as yourself. I've asked him to try and obtain information from the lawyers that he works for if he can, but haven't received a response either way as yet.

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Originally Posted by Richc1977

17th August? Not sure I should trust a Dalek!

There is nothing major on BT Sports until 17 August for most people.

DaMac · 31-07-2013, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Richc1977

17th August? Not sure I should trust a Dalek!

Yeah by the 17th of August you will have missed usain bolt playing for man utd, it starts tomorrow.

mertle · 31-07-2013, 20:05

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Originally Posted by dazed&confused

Good luck on your all night vigil my friend.
Still say you are a legend whatever happens
Best wishes

agreed keep up good work media boy many appreciate your efforts

maybe MB wants give espn final kiss goodbye

Bananaman_007 · 31-07-2013, 20:06

To those that phoned to disconnect did they offer you any sort of deal to keep you?

johnasimmons · 31-07-2013, 20:06

MB - I will be up too, and I got beer & scotch

Dave42 · 31-07-2013, 20:06

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

There is nothing major on BT Sports until 17 August for most people.

correct I only want it for the premier league football

johnasimmons · 31-07-2013, 20:07

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

There is nothing major on BT Sports until 17 August for most people.

Very true, as long as its launched on VM for the Premier League

Lostlam · 31-07-2013, 20:08

Looks like BT Sports won't be coming to VM tomo then. Looks like the final step that has pushed me to joining Sky. I am not the only one feeling this way.

Khenryashley · 31-07-2013, 20:11

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

Very true, as long as its launched on VM for the Premier League

Not another 17 days. Please.

I can't handle it anymore

nstokes · 31-07-2013, 20:11

You can all still get BT Sport if you want it, just not on VM. You dont even have to move provider. Just sign up for BT Sport at www.bt.com/sport and you will be able to watch on you mobile, laptop or tablet via the BT Sport app

Gavin-D · 31-07-2013, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Lostlam

Looks like BT Sports won't be coming to VM tomo then. Looks like the final step that has pushed me to joining Sky. I am not the only one feeling this way.

Be warned bad weather and sky don't mix I've just handed in my notice every time it gets windy the picture broke up and I don't mean gales either just a brisk wind and it went

nstokes · 31-07-2013, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Khenryashley

Not another 17 days. Please.

I can't handle it anymore

Looool

Marleigh · 31-07-2013, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Lostlam

Looks like BT Sports won't be coming to VM tomo then. Looks like the final step that has pushed me to joining Sky. I am not the only one feeling this way.

I've just cancelled my VM sub, I'm actually going to BT, not obsessed enough with the sport to go for Sky, will be fine with Infinity/BT TV/Netflix.

I expect VM will be losing a lot of customers over this fiasco.

nstokes · 31-07-2013, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Gavin-D

Be warned bad weather and sky don't mix I've just handed in my notice every time it gets windy the picture broke up and I don't mean gales either just a brisk wind and it went

Sounds like your dish is aligned incorrect

Lostlam · 31-07-2013, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Gavin-D

Be warned bad weather and sky don't mix I've just handed in my notice every time it gets windy the picture broke up and I don't mean gales either just a brisk wind and it went

I know that mate, so that is my worry. BT don't seem to offer enough ATM.